Can you rush a custom door?

Some steps can overlap, but acclimating the wood and curing the finish can't be skipped without risking the door.

Is a stock door faster?

Yes. If speed matters more than a custom fit, we can install a stock or online door properly instead.

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How Long Does a Custom Wood Door Take to Build?

There is no fixed time: it is set at the consultation once the design and wood are chosen; carving detail, wood availability and finish curing are what move it most.

St. Pete Custom Doors builds and installs hand-carved and custom wood doors in St. Petersburg, FL. Short answer: There is no fixed time: it is set at the consultation once the design and wood are chosen; carving detail, wood availability and finish curing are what move it most.

The Stages, in Order

Consultation and measuring
Drawing and written quote
Wood selected and settled to local air before it is cut
Building the frame and panels, then carving
Finishing on all six sides, and letting the finish cure
Permit (where needed) and installation

Permit work can run alongside the build, so it rarely adds time on its own.

What Makes One Door Take Longer Than Another

Carving: a border and one motif is a fraction of the hours in a full relief panel.
Size: double, arched and oversized pivot doors take more wood and more hands.
Wood: some imported species have to be ordered.
Finish: rushing the cure is the most common cause of early finish failure, so we don't.

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